Ask The Advocate: The Benefits of A Psoriasis CommunityWhile each person’s psoriasis journey is different, and their psoriasis symptoms and treatment experiences may not be the same, there are frequently...reactionscomments
What Do Product Labels Mean?Many people with skin conditions are allergic to the ingredients in everyday household products. Triggers can include: The US Food and Drug...reactionscomments
Psoriasis and a TattooI am a professional chef living with psoriasis and want a tattoo. An avocado wearing a chef's hat is the design I...reactions1comment
6 Tips to Manage Genital PsoriasisThere is one thing we rarely admit to our doctors, and that is that we are struggling with genital psoriasis. Sometimes I...reactionscomments
How Giving Up Alcohol Helped My PsoriasisPsoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to overproduce skin cells (that’s where those fun patches of flaky skin...reactionscomments
Flares on Top of Flares with PsoriasisUnless you are new to psoriasis you know about flares and how annoying they can be. This year seems to be my...reactions1comment
Feeling the Need To Close My Inner CircleOver the last year and a half, I lost someone that was a vital part of my support group. It still affects...reactions1comment
Then And Now – 60 Years LaterI have looked back over the last 60 years of my life living with psoriasis. There are times I still don’t know...reactions1comment
Jojoba OilBeans, beans, beans! Green beans and coffee beans are my favorite. Then enter the humble, yet amazing jojoba bean, from which the...reactions1comment
Obesity and PsoriasisMy entire life, I have been considered to medical professional standards "obese". As a kid, I remember our family switching from whole...reactionscomments
Will My Psoriasis Ever Get Better On Its Own?When you’re first diagnosed with psoriasis you may wonder if the condition can ever get better by itself or whether you’ll have...reactions1comment
Ugh, Peeled Off Psoriasis Scales AgainI’m sure this topic has come up several times over the years but I have been living with psoriasis for 60 years...reactionscomments
Remission? For How Long?In my journey, I didn't know what remission meant when talking about psoriasis, let alone how long it was supposed to last...reactions1comment
Supporting Kids Living With PsoriasisI was first diagnosed with psoriasis over 17 years ago. It's been a long journey and we have gotten to know each...reactions1comment
Do Your Hands and Arms Flake?Do you worry about making food? Psoriasis can be hard to control, but for people who cook, it can create a lot...reactions1comment
Taboo Talk: Psoriasis and IntimacyPlainly put, psoriasis is an embarrassing disease. When you add intimacy into the mix, the awkwardness and emotional discomfort can skyrocket. When...reactions1comment
Let's Talk! Sex, Intimacy, and PsoriasisWe know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and...reactionscomments
Did Getting Sunburn Trigger my Psoriasis?Psoriasis has many triggers. Stress is the most well-known thing that can cause a flare. But what about something else? How about...reactions3comments
Feeling Exhausted? Psoriasis and Fatigue Can Go Hand-in-HandWhen we recently surveyed the community about their experiences in our Psoriasis in America study, many lesser-known challenges facing people living with psoriasis...reactionscomments
Surviving Fatigue: Psoriasis Is Tiring and So Is Everything ElseAround the time my first plaques popped up, seemingly out of nowhere, I began having trouble sleeping. I lay awake for hours...reactions4comments